*Pages 1--1 from Microsoft Word - 58859.doc* NEWS Federal Communications Commission 445 12 th Street, S. W. Washington, D. C. 20554 This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D. C. Circ 1974). News Media Information 202 / 418- 0500 Internet: http:// www. fcc. gov TTY: 1- 888- 835- 5322 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWS MEDIA CONTACT August 7, 2006 Audrey Spivack 202- 418- 0512 COMMISSION ANNOUNCES STAFF RECIPIENTS OF FCC EXCELLENCE IN ECONOMICS AWARDS Washington - The Federal Communications Commission today announced the names of three FCC employees who are recipients of the fourth annual FCC “Excellence in Economic Analysis” awards. The award winners are C. Anthony Bush, Paul R. Zimmerman, and Daniel R. Shiman. Bush and Zimmerman are recognized for joint work. The awards recognize outstanding contributions to economic analysis at the Commission, based on the impact of the contribution on Commission policy and/ or its significance for the general base of knowledge in economics or public policy analysis. The Excellence in Economic Analysis awards are a key part of the Commission’s Excellence in Economic Analysis initiative, which also includes expanding staff training opportunities and additional resources for software and other research materials. Up to five awards are given annually and all Commission staff members are eligible for nomination. -FCC- 1